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Gemma Galgani

(1878–1903) Religious Sister

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Gemma Galgani was a religious sister, best known for The Autobiography of Gemma Galgani.

Quick Facts About Gemma Galgani

Born
March 12, 1878
Died
April 11, 1903
Profession
Religious Sister
Notable works
The Autobiography of Gemma Galgani

About Gemma Galgani

Gemma Galgani, , also known as Gemma of Lucca, was an Italian mystic, canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church in 1940. She has been called the "daughter of the Passion" because of her profound imitation of the Passion of Christ. She is especially venerated in the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ (Passionists).

Biography source: Wikipedia

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